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Steven Sim dismisses DAP dinner drama as 'a storm in a teacup', emphasises party unity

PETALING JAYA, Feb. 17 -- Penang DAP Chairman Steven Sim has downplayed a commotion that occurred after a dinner event celebrating veteran leader Lim Kit Siang's 84th birthday, brushing it off as "jus... Read More


Sabah Health Dept addresses claims of no proper treatment in viral video, clarifies Kota Marudu patient chose private care after referral

KOTA KINABALU, Feb. 17 -- The Sabah State Health Department has conducted an internal investigation into a viral video claiming a critically ill elderly patient was not properly treated at Kota Marudu... Read More


Shoplifting, voyeurism cases see uptick in Singapore in 2024; molestation cases decline

SINGAPORE, Feb. 17 -- Shoplifting and voyeurism cases surged in 2024, according to the latest statistics from the Singapore Police Force (SPF), released on February 17. Shop theft incidents reached 4... Read More


Price of 'santan' soars to RM20 per kg as coconut costs crack wallets, traders say

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 17 -- The rising cost of imported coconuts from Indonesia since last year has forced traders to increase the price of santan (coconut milk) to as much as RM20 per kilogramme. The d... Read More


Jelutong MP criticises Perlis Mufti for 'offensive' remarks on Hinduism, calls it insulting to religious practices

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 17 -- Jelutong MP RSN Rayer has expressed disappointment over Perlis Mufti Datuk Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin's insensitive remarks, which he described as "offensive" to Hinduism. Th... Read More


Miri cops arrest man 24 hours after being caught on CCTV stealing Bakam campsite's solar lights

MIRI, Feb. 17 -- The Miri District Criminal Investigation Department arrested a man yesterday for allegedly stealing solar lights from a campsite at Jalan Bakam. A police spokesperson said in a state... Read More


Tudan residents in Sarawak face unscheduled water disruption after pipe leak

MIRI, Feb. 17 -- Several residential areas at Jalan Perdana in Tudan and its surrounding areas are currently experiencing an unscheduled water supply interruption. The Northern Region Water Board (La... Read More


From afloating piano toa graceful recovery, here arefive unforgettable moments from AJL39

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 17 -- The 39th edition of the annual Malaysia's pop song competition, Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL39), ended with a bang last night. Held at Axiata Arena Bukit Jalil, AJL39 saw Sabahan... Read More


Authorities dismantle unlicensed e-waste site in Johor, seize RM71.5m worth of materials, says state police chief

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 16 -- Police uncovered an illegal e-waste storage and processing facility in Johor, believed to be handling imported e-waste, and seized materials worth RM71.5 million during an ope... Read More


China joins Thai-Myanmar border scam crackdown, aims to rescue nationals

BEIJING, Feb. 16 -- China has ramped up efforts to combat international scam gangs operating along the Thai-Myanmar border by sending its assistant minister of public security, Liu Zhongyi, to the reg... Read More